Patrol Shotgun Needed

[Screwball]

I’m more hesitant with new Remington firearms... won’t touch their pistols at all. But I just picked up a TAC-14 the other day. Went over it before I started the paperwork on it.

It is a very different Remington than the one that made my two 11-87s, 870 Police, and Model Seven.

While it isn’t the best shotgun, there isn’t anything wrong with it. I tend to swap out some parts on a new shotgun... this one will not be any different (follower, likely the extractor).



Looking it over is big, but so is knowing what to look for.

[hk_shootr]

I’d buy a used Wingmaster and send it off to Vang Comp

[Dakota Kid]

One thing on the Express models: If you desire an aftermarket extended magazine, it wont work (without some modification to the mag tube). The express magazine tube cap is held in place with a plastic plug. The plastic plug is held in place by dents in the mag tube. The dents in the mag tube prevent tounds grom sliding into an extended mag tube. So if you eventually want an extended magazine, get an 870P or a Wingmaster. That mag cap is held in place by a ball and detent on the barrel, and not by a plastic plug ( a method that restricts the radius of the magazine, thus effectively limiting the capacity).

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[hk_shootr]

The dimples are easily removed

[jinxy]

No mossberg 500 love?

[hk_shootr]

No mossberg 500 love?

OP stated that it HAS to be an 870

[diving dave]

I purchased an express for a short barrel shotgun project I'm doing. The extractor and internal springs are all easily replaced with heavy duty versions, parts are available from Midway/Brownells.

[Arik]

OP what state are you in? A LGS here has 870 Marine Magnums for $375. Obviously police trades. Looked ok but I'm not a shotgun guy.

As for used/Police trade guns.....that's practically all I have. None look pretty but all work like new. Exterior looks are superficial and don't say anything about actual function

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[L-2]

1. Not knowing what type of work the OP does, I'll assume an 870 with an 18.5" barrel will suffice.
2. Things to consider:

-repair or warranty support as a personally owned weapon. GalleryofGuns.com has a repair or replacement warranty. I've never needed to use it, yet it's there. I have used Remington/Marlin's warranty service and it was a PITA (pain in the ass) to use as it had to be picked up by UPS, no bringing it to UPS at my convenience, and it had to be later delivered back to me for a signature. With this UPS service, it's up to UPS to show up at its convenience, not yours. This may be fine if you have a work address to use with someone always there, at least during weekday business hours. As the 870 is specified by somebody, perhaps your employer will take care of any/all possible warranty or breakage issues.

-sights: besides any future RMR/red-dot, such as bead, rifle, or ghost-ring.

-stocks & forends: brand, model, style.

-finish: Parkerized, painted, color, rust-resistance.

-other accessories: sling, side-saddles, lights.

My basis for an 870P started out from the Remington 870P Max: http://www.galleryofguns.com

Then I personalized it from there with a different stock, side-saddles, and sling. I see this model is going for ~$1300 nowadays.

Here's another company I've heard about which seems to be a one-person operation, but has some presence on other forums:
https://www.aiptactical.com

The owner of the business may have some strong personal opinions so do be sure what you want or you might end up with what he'd want instead.

I also like Post#10's WilsonCombat suggestion.

[Dakota Kid]

The dimples are easily removed

True. Just something to be aware of.

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